Feb 28, 2021
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough and the 100 day cough, is caused by a bacterial infection. The usual pathogen is Bordetella pertussis, but can also be Bordetella parapertussis. Vaccinations worldwide have overall decreased mortality – prior to vaccination, pertussis was the leading cause of death...
Feb 24, 2021
Bradycardia during sleep is a physiological phenomenon related to increased vagal tone. In the absence of red flags, it does not require investigation.
You don’t want to miss:
- Why bradycardia in sleep happens
- Explaining the condition to families
- Red flags to watch for and when to investigate
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Feb 21, 2021
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most common inborn error of metabolism. It is an autosomal recessive condition caused by a disorder of metabolism of an amino acid called phenylalanine. It leads to build up of phenylalanine in the body which can have serious effects on brain development. Children with PKU can grow and...
Feb 17, 2021
Intraosseous access is a type of vascular access that you get through inserting the needle directly into the bone, aiming for the medullary cavity. You get IO access as an alternative to
Intravenous access in situations where IV access is not practical or will take too long e.g. a shocked patient who is peripherally...
Feb 14, 2021
Gastro-oesophageal reflux is a common, almost expected, phenomenon in babies, and usually resolves by 18 months of age. Although babies may posset (fancy word for a small vomit) frequently, they still gain weight and look like happy, healthy babies.
Conversely, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is where the reflux...